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Your smartphone is a fundamental part of your daily life. We get it. It’s the same for us. Our CoverageMap app gives you comprehensive mobile network performance information and easy-to-use tools to help you make more informed decisions about your mobile service.

Use the app to test network call performance and data speeds in the places that matter most to you. Your test results are then combined with millions of results from other users to offer the most up-to-date view of network performance. Via the interactive map, you can compare network data speeds, call performance, and network technology types from a national perspective down to the neighborhood level.

Features: • Test your network’s call performance and data speeds. • Compare network performance through our interactive maps showing call performance, maximum data speeds, and best technology – from LTE to 2G. • See the number of tests completed by location and operator. • Choose whether you want to do a single test or test continually. • Tell us about dropped calls, poor signal strength, or slow data issues and comment on your experience. • 100% FREE. No annoying advertisements or in-app purchases.

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Can cost hundreds a month in overages. Previously this app allowed cellular signal testing without testing data speeds, meaning one could gather data on signal strength and technology used (LTE, 3G, 1xrtt, etc.) without needing to send and receive large data files for a data test. The recent update to the app forces a data test. This can run into the hundreds of megabytes per MINUTE with a fast connection. Meaning you can blow through your entire data plan in less than a quarter hour if you let it continuously test. This is unacceptable.

Sad end to Root Metrics Sadly, the app known once known for unadulterated reporting for All cell providers, Root Metrics, died today. Reports have come in that said app now forces its users to eat into their limited data plan while reporting cell coverage. This will have the unintended consequence of forcing Root Metric enthusiasts to abandon this 1st tier app into the trash heap of irrelevance. Goodbye Root. Bill Paris, Telecommunications Manager of firm that employs over 50,000.

Carriers want to show what's right with network: Users need to know what's wrong: big conflict of interest. Please don't pander to carrier needs, recent updates seem to be for carriers. They will still get what they need to improve service (not want for advertising) if you continue to give users what they need. loved app 4 years, consider highly accurate, but recently uninstalled due 2 both high battery usage & high data usage. I do test regularly in many different locations, based on what's left of various phones' data plans. Reinstalled, BUT now forced data testing? R u kidding! Best speed, who cares; Avg. is what matters! what's theory with ur not using results? U r still using my data plan but only displaying some results? R u going to start winnowing out bad results to make carriers look better? What gives?

!!AT&T and VZW users: And T-Mobile users with a data limit: DO NOT upgrade. You can no longer test signal only and are forced to use your data! Until the developer decides to bring back this feature: Use Sensorly, OpenSignal, and other Crowd Source maps!

Used to hate it.. Started using this app since network operators are using RootMetrics analytic reports to boast about their network. I used Sensorly for the longest time but since Sprint did network changes their maps just weren't updating to reflect the new changes. *To all the complaints of data usage required while using the app; maybe you should consider complaining to your crappy cell provider about having a limited plan or switch to a network that does have unlimited. Look for Sprint to start taking the crown.

Can cost hundreds a month in overages. Previously this app allowed cellular signal testing without testing data speeds, meaning one could gather data on signal strength and technology used (LTE, 3G, 1xrtt, etc.) without needing to send and receive large data files for a data test. The recent update to the app forces a data test. This can run into the hundreds of megabytes per MINUTE with a fast connection. Meaning you can blow through your entire data plan in less than a quarter hour if you let it continuously test. This is unacceptable.

Sad end to Root Metrics Sadly, the app known once known for unadulterated reporting for All cell providers, Root Metrics, died today. Reports have come in that said app now forces its users to eat into their limited data plan while reporting cell coverage. This will have the unintended consequence of forcing Root Metric enthusiasts to abandon this 1st tier app into the trash heap of irrelevance. Goodbye Root. Bill Paris, Telecommunications Manager of firm that employs over 50,000.

Carriers want to show what's right with network: Users need to know what's wrong: big conflict of interest. Please don't pander to carrier needs, recent updates seem to be for carriers. They will still get what they need to improve service (not want for advertising) if you continue to give users what they need. loved app 4 years, consider highly accurate, but recently uninstalled due 2 both high battery usage & high data usage. I do test regularly in many different locations, based on what's left of various phones' data plans. Reinstalled, BUT now forced data testing? R u kidding! Best speed, who cares; Avg. is what matters! what's theory with ur not using results? U r still using my data plan but only displaying some results? R u going to start winnowing out bad results to make carriers look better? What gives?

!!AT&T and VZW users: And T-Mobile users with a data limit: DO NOT upgrade. You can no longer test signal only and are forced to use your data! Until the developer decides to bring back this feature: Use Sensorly, OpenSignal, and other Crowd Source maps!

Used to hate it.. Started using this app since network operators are using RootMetrics analytic reports to boast about their network. I used Sensorly for the longest time but since Sprint did network changes their maps just weren't updating to reflect the new changes. *To all the complaints of data usage required while using the app; maybe you should consider complaining to your crappy cell provider about having a limited plan or switch to a network that does have unlimited. Look for Sprint to start taking the crown.

Shows areas of poor signal as untested. Shows areas of poor signal as untested instead of showing up as red on map. This method of displaying only favorable results leads you to believe a carrier might work in areas where it has been proven not to. I want to know where a carrier doesn't work.

The 'untested' areas on our map do not indicate whether a given network performs good or bad, but rather they are locations where we have not yet received test results for that network (and therefore cannot display an assessment one way or another). You can help fill those areas in by testing using the application.

Do not use if not on an unlimited data plan. I've been testing T-Mobile's LTE rollout and having a signal only option was great once Rootmetrics counted towards the data cap again. Now that that is gone along with the -dBm readings, the app has become useless to me. Some good things just don't last.

Please make the signal only and signal and data options available again Please re enable the signal only and signal and data options available again. This restricts me from being able to map since LTE data tests use up so much data. Or try forming an agreement with at least T-Mobile that permits unlimited speed testing

Untruthful & inaccurate Not the true network status. Verizon has many awful data spots and when I test in these areas root metrics will not accept and post the results. Why can't poor performance areas be include?

Only 3 to stars And that's because it continually turns off background testing on it's own. Unless I check daily and turn it back on you would lose my data. I have messaged several times but it seems this bug has not been fixed. Surely it should be a fairly high priority...........Shouldn't it?

You can test signal only by enabling the background testing feature located in the 'settings' screen. Also, if you'd view the signal strength for the map area being viewed, tap the 'Map area details' icon at the bottom of the map screen (second from left). If you'd like to view it for a given hexagon, tap and hold on the hexagon to see details.

Latest update means goodbye! Was good until their latest update removes the ability to signal test without using data. Looks like Rootmetrics have pandered to the mobile operators. Well it was good while it lasted but you've lost credibility now.... and what about privacy? hmmmmmm I wonder if a big Telco is about to buy Rootmetrics

no test on giffgaff (one star now for force data test as the only option, this limits the app to three only customers) please do not test on giffgaff as it give incorrect results for o2, as there is an issue with giffgaff at the moment where random users are getting speed throttled to 0.5mb/s (wish they would fix it)

You can still test signal only by enabling background testing (as the background testing feature does not include a data throughout test). Simply navigate to the settings screen and enable background testing – the app will do the rest.

Good, but VERY over optimistic I have a crappy signal at my house most of the time yet the map shows green. If att actually looked at the information they would assume the signal there is good. Needs to be me realistic with map data, makes it look like signal is good in places that it is absolutely unusable.

Good, bad and ugly Root Metrics is a serious company and this app reflects that, if only in an ugly and outdated way. The results are quite reliable and they contribute to the coverage survey. The background survey uses too much bandwidth and battery to be useful. A more low profile, opportunistic survey would encourage more contribution. The coverage map is pretty good and informative, in particular the straightforward display of the best technology available in an area. Yet, there are better alternatives.

Useful When you want to know its just not you that thinks the network is poor - however uninstalling because even though i disabled background testing the phone says 30% of my battery is being used by it.. Battery life has halved recently...

Fastest Speed instead of average speed? I don't care what the fastest Speed was. Google doesn't give travel time without traffic consideration. If you want to /add/ fastest reported network speed, that would have made sense to me. But changing from typical speed to how the network runs without saturation seems an abysmally inaccurate, unrealistically optimistic way to display the results.

Best network detection app I was searching for this tool so long.finally got it to test the service providers network strength in my town.thanks a ton to the developers.i would suggest this app to everyone who are willing to get new service provider.go through the map & check the best network.

CELL PHONE COVERAGECOVERAGE MAP If you take a few minutes and read how this tech firm really goes the extra TEN MILES. In my opinion they have left no phone unturned to give us, the end user the best possible date sets to make better informed decisions. We now, as consumers of cellular services have the ability to see tests performed on a national scale practicallypractically to your front door. Tell EVERYONE.. ITS INCREDIBLYL FUN AND rewarding. Peyt0

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Based on our community-generated data we are able to help keep you better connected by giving you a practical solution to the problems of slow mobile internet and dropped calls. Simply follow our signal compass to walk towards better phone signal or see our in-app coverage maps to work out which carrier is best for where you are, useful if you're thinking about changing. Our wifi maps help you find local public-access wireless networks (WAPs).

The Stats tab helps you to keep track of your usage, so there’s no danger of you going over your plan limit on data, voice or text. (NB – this is why the app needs permission to access contacts and SMS, these are the permissions needed to count calls and texts, messages are never accessed or read!).

Maps not updated in real-time. Don’t worry though, we log the information you share with us to improve our coverage maps and signal information. We’re working hard to make sure the data you contribute to the project is available to everyone as quickly as possible.

Tips:- Not all towers and wireless routers are in our database - we’re working on it!- Verizon & Sprint (CDMA) users will see only one connected tower at a time- Moving in the direction of your cell tower (the signal compass) will not always improve reception due to interference effects/local geography.

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Two widgets, one for mobile- and one for WiFi-signalstrength.(If you can't find widgets, please copy the app to phone memory)

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In my app I differentiate the signal strength in total 14 bars. This will give you a quick visualized and detailed information about how good the signal strength is really.

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CellMapper works on both tablets (with or without a cellular radio) and cell phones. The map is available in Android 2.2 or later due to Maps API only supporting this version of Android or later.

Note: The data on the site and within the app is generated shortly after it is uploaded Locally calculated (less accurate) data is available instantly from within the app.

Currently supported networks:- GSM- UMTS- CDMA (limited, many phones do not implement the API correctly)- LTE

To start contributing, simply go into the Settings screen and enable "Live Upload." Once this is enabled, simple press the home button and CellMapper will run in the background and send data as you move. You can always close CellMapper by using the menu and selecting exit on the main screen.

Alternatively, you can use "Upload and Statistics" screen to upload data at any time later on through wifi.

This application provides the opportunity never to lose reception, showing where the nearest towers are for the best cell phone reception available as well as the strength the towers have at that location. This application runs in the background, collecting data to improve statistical coverage.Current network status may be displaying in the customizable widget.

MyMobileCoverage℠ Smartphone Application users will be able to: • Map and view the exact locations of voice calls, failed calls and congestion spots• Analyze data on dropped and failed/blocked calls• Measure your data speeds with upload, download, and ping• View the live status of network signal strength and cell sites• Share coverage metrics with your operator to help them improve your coverage!

What sets MyMobileCoverage℠ apart from other coverage applications is that we measure and display real coverage from real users, one user at a time and we never interpolate data. Our technology is simply more accurate and we work directly with wireless providers to improve your mobile experience.

We are looking for "virtual engineers" to download the application and help drive-test your own wireless network. Uncover coverage deficiencies and help measure the performance of various devices and operating systems. Join the thousands of virtual engineers already helping to improve wireless networks around the world with MyMobileCoverage℠!

Supported DevicesAndroid 2.2+

*Some features may not be available on all Android devices.**Some features may not be available on CDMA devices. Visit http://mymobilecoverage.com/support.html for more details.

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We NEVER collect personal information such as any keystrokes, messages, content, or contact lists. For more information about how MyMobileCoverage℠ protects your privacy please review our privacy policy at: http://mymobilecoverage.com/privacypolicy_en.html

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This application has been tested on various devices. However, if by any chance you experience any problems with it, kindly email us to give us a chance to correct the error before you rate this application. If you have some reason to rate this application low, and feel adamant to do so, please at least provide the reason for your rating in a review so others may see what reason is given. Thanks.

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Charts show the changes of strength level and speed of mobile connection. Log and Statistics display the data about cells which were used by a mobile device. After importing of CLF file containing cell locations data can be displayed.

If you are using dual SIM device the app will work only with the SIM inserted in the first slot.

The application doesn't show neighboring cells data on Samsung devices due to firmware limitations.

Are you living or working in a low signal area ? Then this is the app for you. With this app you can get a good idea of the mobile signal strength and find out which corners of your office or home are having the best reception.

What this app gives you:-1. An aesthetic and very functional full screen Signal Strength Meter.2. Simple Home Screen widgets without taking too much space3. Neighboring Cell tower coverage4. Network Latency or Delay for data

IMPORTANT: Read the notes

The signal meter and widgets cover all networks including 4G/LTE and give extensive network information. The widgets can be extensively customized to any theme with a prototype. There is also notifications for out of service and roaming conditions.

Notes:- 1. The Graphic, Minimal and latency widgets have been designed with latest design guidelines and better battery management. The widget updates on tapping. These widgets are only available on Android Jellybean 4.1 and higher.2.Issues. A very few phones/ROMs are not supporting signal strength refresh. If the Network Type and the Carrier are updating correctly but the signal strength is not updating then this is a sure sign of a broken ROM. This is a known issue and not a problem with the App. 3. If you cant find the widget in the list of widgets after installation change the orientation of device with the list of widgets opened. This will cause the list of widgets to get refreshed. Also do not move app to SD Card.4.Permissions - The app requires requisite permissions for accessing the info shown in the Network Info screen and showing the Google ads.5.The Pro and Free(with inapp unlock) apps are separate apps and billed separately by Google. The Pro App has been unpublished. More on this is in the FAQs on my website.

Note: This application will not show the actual physical location/GPS location of the caller. All location information is at State/City level only.

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★★★★ Support for multiple premium themes★★★★ No advertisements

Landline and Mobile number series updated for India.Std codes updated for India with district information.All Area Codes updated for USA and Canada.

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★ Displays Location(Country/State/City) of Incoming and Outgoing mobile calls automatically on Call Screen Display.★ Position to show Call Details Screen can be changed by dragging the Screen displayed on Call Screen while making/receiving Calls.★ Browse PhoneBook Contacts sorted by Location (at Country/State/City level). ★ Displays time of last Communication with any phone number.★ Notification about geographic location(at Country/State/City level) of Incoming Calls.★ User friendly and robust User Interface for app navigation.★ Trace/Search any phone number for its location.★ View Recent Call Log/PhoneBook Contacts with geographic location(at Country/State/City level)★ View Operator details for all Phone numbers.★ Block Calls and SMS from unwanted phone numbers.

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Network Signal Info Pro provides detailed information on your currently used network, regardless whether you are using WLAN or a cellular connection.

The Pro version (compared to the free version) has no ads, a NEW cell tower database with more than 22 million entries, a NEW MOBILE SIGNAL TRACKER function that generates a KML file for use with Google Earth, more widgets, a MOBILE SIGNAL LOST SERVICE and much more.

Three widget sizes: 1x1, 2x1 and 2x2 in different styles.(If you can't find widgets, please copy the app back to phone memory)

I have especially worked on the visualization of the WLAN and mobile signal strength. They have received special importance. Normally they are only divided into weak, good and excellent signals. Graphically there are mostly "only" three to five bars shown as a mobile signal and three "waves" shown as a WiFi connection.

My app differentiates the signal strength into a total of 14 bars. This will give you a quick visualized and detailed information on your signal strength.

In addition to the more sophisticated graphical representation of the signal strength you will also be able to see some more interesting information.

Furthermore, there is a log function in csv-file format for wireless and mobile signal strength available (for e.g. Excel import).

Find My Lost Phone locates lost or stolen phones and lost or stolen Androids so you can: • Track a lost, stolen or missing device whether it belongs to you, your spouse or your child• Locate smart phones and regular (also known as feature) phones via Find My Lost Phone’s superior phone tracker technology• Enjoy a more diverse array of features and benefits than those currently available from Androidlost, the Free Lost Phone Tracker, Plan B, the Lockwatch Find Stolen Phone, Lost Droid Finder or SeekDroid• Determine the location of any family member’s phone. The ability to track other member’s phones is a unique feature not found on many other phone tracker apps• Keep tabs on a lost or missing device with real-time location updates. When the missing or stolen phone is moved, its location is updated instantly on the app’s map and the Find My Lost Phone website

Find My Lost Phone contains a superior phone tracker tool and uses state-of-the-art GPS navigational technology to locate lost or stolen phones. It is the essential app for anyone who has experienced the stress, worry, and inconvenience associated with a lost phone or even worse, a stolen phone. What’s more, the app is a free download for iOS, Android and Windows devices.

Lost Phone Found, With Find My Lost PhoneFind My Lost Phone makes it easy to pinpoint the location of a missing phone whether it’s a smart phone or a feature phone. Better still, the app’s navigational assistance can guide you to it, making lost phone retrieval quick and easy. To locate smart phones, Find My Lost Phone uses state-of-the-art GPS tracking technology. For lost feature phones, the app accurately pinpoints the phone’s location via “triangulation,” just like they do on the television programs “CSI” and “Law and Order”! Essentially, cell phone companies know a mobile device’s distance from cell phone towers. Find My Lost Phone secures this data from cell phone companies and displays the phone’s whereabouts on the app’s map. From there, it’s easy for you to retrieve the lost feature phone.

Use the Phone Tracker To Locate Missing Phones. It’s easy to locate missing or stolen phones with Find My Lost Phone or our website.

Find My Lost Phone’s phone tracker feature helps you pinpoint the location of a missing phone using state-of-the-art GPS technology. Note: For this phone tracker feature to function, the app must be installed on the phone you’re looking for and on your own phone. Simply check the app’s map on your phone and there will be an icon indicating the location of the lost or stolen phone.

In the event a family member is not reachable, you can also locate the lost or stolen phone via our website. Once you’ve installed the app on your iPhone, Android or Blackberry, just log into our website. You’ll see a map showing the location of your lost phone. The map also features directions to the device’s exact location. Another key feature is real-time updates on both the app’s map and our website. These maps are instantly updated whenever the phone moves.

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Coverage View Smartphone Application users will be able to: • Map and view the exact locations of dropped calls, failed calls and congestion spots• Measure data speed and performance• View the live status of network signal strength• Share coverage metrics with your operator to help them improve your coverage!

What sets Coverage View apart from other coverage applications is that we measure and display real coverage from real users, one user at a time and we never interpolate data. Our technology is simply more accurate and we work directly with wireless providers to improve your mobile experience.

We are looking for "virtual engineers" to download the application and help drive-test your own wireless network. Uncover coverage deficiencies and help measure the performance of various devices and operating systems. Join the thousands of virtual engineers already helping to improve wireless networks around the world with Coverage View!

Supported DevicesAndroid 2.2+

*Some features may not be available on all Android devices.**Some features may not be available on CDMA devices. Visit http://www.mymobilecoverage.com/support.aspx for more details.

PRIVACY STATEMENTCoverage View protects your privacy by collecting ONLY coverage information such as dropped calls, failed calls, poor signal quality and data speeds; identifying where on the network the trouble spots exist, sharing that information with users themselves and their primary wireless provider for the purpose of improving their network.

Coverage Mapper will record and submit cellular signal strength data to a central server, to generate accurate coverage maps for your provider.

Please check out the website (http://www.coveragemapper.com), preferably on a computer, to get a better understanding of the application before downloading it.

As you travel with the application running, it records your device's signal strength, tied to your current location. This data is all uploaded to a central server, where it is aggregated with the data from other users, and averaged into accurate coverage maps that show not just where a provider has coverage, but also how good the coverage is.

This is a beta application. Please report any issues on the forum or by email.

Since this question is frequently asked, install to SD is not an option, because Coverage Mapper runs as a background service, which cannot be moved to the SD card.